Absolution Cellars
Chalone Syrah
Chalone, Central Coast, California, USA
Absolution Cellars, V2021 Syrah - Reserve.
This is a phenomenal 100% Syrah produced out of ultra-rare Hermitage-clones grown in the Michaud Vineyard in Chalone AVA, which combines the best characteristics of both cool and warm climate to attain a perfect Syrah profile.
Extremely complex from the nose with inviting aromas of black ripen cherry, baking spices, anise and mint. On the palate, it kicks your sensing tasting with hint of caramelized maple leaves, roasted coffee beans, a touch of cinnamon, grounded cocoa nibs, vanilla ice-cream.
The overall mouthfeel is a multi-layered nuances from toasted brown sugar to a dusty earthy-styled mixed with cloves, it really keeps you busy trying to deciphering it, very progressive to the very end, super silky tannins and a delicate nutty finish, thanks to the extra 6 months the wine was held to complete a total of 40 months in ONLY barrel as total production. A truly micro-production that I was lucky to taste it.
It is also deemed as a worthy successor to the 96-Point/Double Gold-winning 2020. Remarkably delicious!
Absolution Cellars, V2021 Syrah - Reserve.
This is a phenomenal 100% Syrah produced out of ultra-rare Hermitage-clones grown in the Michaud Vineyard in Chalone AVA, which combines the best characteristics of both cool and warm climate to attain a perfect Syrah profile.
Extremely complex from the nose with inviting aromas of black ripen cherry, baking spices, anise and mint. On the palate, it kicks your sensing tasting with hint of caramelized maple leaves, roasted coffee beans, a touch of cinnamon, grounded cocoa nibs, vanilla ice-cream.
The overall mouthfeel is a multi-layered nuances from toasted brown sugar to a dusty earthy-styled mixed with cloves, it really keeps you busy trying to deciphering it, very progressive to the very end, super silky tannins and a delicate nutty finish, thanks to the extra 6 months the wine was held to complete a total of 40 months in ONLY barrel as total production. A truly micro-production that I was lucky to taste it.
It is also deemed as a worthy successor to the 96-Point/Double Gold-winning 2020. Remarkably delicious!